Carlsbad 5000 race will be this weekend

The Carlsbad 5000, a race that’s earned a reputation as the world’s fastest 5K, will require closure of several roads around the city’s downtown this weekend.

Roads near the coastline will be closed starting at 5 a.m. Saturday. These roads include Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Grand Avenue, Madison Avenue from Carlsbad Village Drive to Arbuckle Place, and State Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Grand Avenue.

All roads will reopen around 1 p.m. Sunday, after the event ends and police have cleared the course.

The 3.1-mile course will play host to nine races slated for Saturday and Sunday. The schedule includes a race for children 12 years old and younger and eight races for adults. A free Health and Fitness Expo will held both days from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Roosevelt Street between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive.

More than 8,000 runners are expected to show up for the adult race. Another 2,000 runners are projected to take part in Saturday’s junior race.

City officials expect thousands of spectators.

Residents who live on streets that must be closed will be allowed in and out of the area when safety allows, according to a city news release.

Race officials are still looking for water station volunteers for both days. To volunteer, go to carlsbad.competitor.com/volunteers or call (858) 768-6412.

More information on the race, route maps and start times can be found at carlsbad5000.com.